US Bridges

Walkers Creek Road over Hungry Mother Creek

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 0.1 from 700 · Structure no. 000000000029397

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
374
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkers Creek Road over Hungry Mother Creek is a concrete frame carrying Walkers Creek Road over Hungry Mother Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 374 vehicles a day, projected to reach 417 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWalkers Creek Road
CrossesHungry Mother Creek
Location0.1 from 700
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85753, -81.52952
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2022)
Projected traffic417 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walkers Creek Road over Hungry Mother Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walkers Creek Road over Hungry Mother Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Walkers Creek Road over Hungry Mother Creek carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Walkers Creek Road over Hungry Mother Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Walkers Creek Road over Hungry Mother Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.